Baker - 3:30am start - Full Time

COBS Bread; Whitby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career advancement opportunities

Complimentary products every shift

Job summary

COBS Bread in Whitby is seeking a Baker to join our passionate team. As a part of your role, you will assist in baking artisanal bread and delicious treats that our community loves. We prioritize teamwork, personal growth, and a fun working environment.

No experience is necessary, just a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. Enjoy benefits like complimentary products every shift, a fun team atmosphere, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be an early riser who can work independently or as part of a small team.
• Pride in what COBS offers the community.
• Shared commitment to the success of the team and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Work in a small team to bake each morning, following recipes.
• Keep the bakery clean and contribute to a great customer experience.
• Read production schedules and recipes, measure and mix ingredients.

Skills

Great attitude

Good organizational skills

Job description

Share in something more with a career at COBS Bread

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Our Role

When you work with COBS Bread, you're part of a workplace that is committed to providing you with an experience that will help you rise to any occasion. We're here to encourage you to grow, connect with your community, have fun with your team, and to share in something more. We've got exciting plans in place for you as a passionate, inquisitive and eager team player who wants to make an impact.

Your Role as Baker

As a Baker at COBS Bread you will lead our freshness commitment. Bakers start their days with an empty bakery but when they leave—it's filled with the artisan bread and delicious treats for the community to enjoy. Right now, we are looking for personable Bakers to share their love of fresh bread with our loyal customers. No experience necessary—just the right attitude and a willingness to learn.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Work as part of a small team to bake each morning, following carefully crafted recipes
• Work alongside your team to keep the bakery clean, and contribute to a great customer experience
• Be responsible for reading production schedules and recipes, measuring and mixing ingredients, moulding and shaping dough, and processing everything through the ovens

Requirements

• You are an early riser who can work independently or as part of a small team
• You have pride in what COBS offers the community
• You have a great attitude and good organizational skills
• You share in a commitment to the success of your team, the bakery, and to your own development

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing/walking for all tasks
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 22 kg
• Frequent turning and reaching
• Occasional pushing, pulling and some forward bending
• Ability to lift at least 2.5 kg to a height of 1.7 meters
• Constant use of both hands, with frequent wrist rotation and flexing, occasional forceful gripping

Benefits

• The satisfaction of baking from scratch, and pride in sharing that product with the community
• A fun team work environment with flexible hours
• Our training program - Continue to develop your baking and leadership skills through our Bronze and Silver baker Development Qualification program
• Career advancement opportunities - We have a stake in helping passionate team members grow and have more impact in the business and community
• Complimentary products on us every shift
• And more, including benefits for all full time employees

Accessibility

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.